This is a highly visible role within a dominant, national public company of scale. The VP M&A will be an impact player in driving growth strategy and a valued sounding board for the leadership team.This is a mission driven organization where employees share a passion for the meaningful work they do. The Company is highly innovative and delivers some of the most responsive and creative human services in the country. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of M&A will lead a staff of six M&A professionals and ensure the Company effectively deploys its acquisition capital (expected to be $50-$100 million annually).This professional will proactively maintain and enhance the Company’s database of prospects and financial models. The Vice President will be the lead negotiator on price and deal terms (occasionally delegating this responsibility to staff on smaller deals). S/he will be charged with building a very strong network with operators within a geographically dispersed and culturally decentralized company. The Vice President will work collaboratively with senior executives to refine the Company’s strategic thinking.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Maintain full pipeline of tuck-ins via desk research and cold calling, and also cooperation with local operators who develop many leads.

Work with the Chief Development Officer and other senior executives to explore new service lines and new geographies for existing service lines.

Vet incoming acquisition opportunities for business fit and financial hurdles.

Construct and actively lead internal cross-functional teams needed for support in the investigation and execution of opportunities.

Lead the due diligence process in advance of deals being signed to validate there is a strategic fit between the companies involved.